The NOMA Conference Block at the Sheraton Hotel has been fully booked. Rooms may still be available at the standard rate. Mention the NOMA Conference when making your reservation at the Sheraton Hotel.

If the Sheraton is unable to accommodate your stay, there are a number of hotels nearby. The Sheraton is located between the Central Business District and the French Quarter, two neighborhoods with a great number of hotel options. Below is a list of some of the closest hotels. Note that conference blocks are not being arranged at other hotels. The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau is a great resource for planning your stay.

The docent-led tour of the architecture of The Collection's buildings and courtyards explores the history of French Quarter architecture, how courtyards developed, the different architectural types and styles represented in the buildings of THNOC, as well as the history of the various people who lived in the buildings.

The docent-led tour of the thirteen galleries on the second floor of the Merieult House (533 Royal Street) provides a comprehensive look at the settlement and development of Louisiana from the early 18th century to the present.

Please note: The Louisiana History Galleries are currently open for self-guided tours only.

This Italianate, two-story brick townhouse, built in 1889 and restored by General L. Kemper and Leila Williams in the 1940s, is a house museum that reflects the elegant mid-20th-century lifestyle of the owners. Tucked away behind the Merieult House at the end of a classic French Quarter courtyard, the Williams Residence is filled with antiques and other objets d’art collected by the couple in their wide travels. The Williamses moved into the house in 1946 and lived there until 1963. During those years the couple collected materials that eventually formed the basis of The Historic New Orleans Collection. Established as a museum in 1973, the Williams Residence is the only French Quarter house open to the public with original furnishings. The tour includes a walk through the Williamses’ lush, beautifully landscaped French Quarter courtyards.

South Louisiana is known for its beautiful antebellum architecture and there are plenty of plantation homes that are within an hours drive from New Orleans. Get a feel for the Antebellum South as you look out over rows of oak trees to the Mississippi river from the porch of a plantation home. The architecture and beauty of these homes alone is impressive – the stories that go with them are even better. Hear stories about the homes – the famous local families that built and owned them, the people that walked through their halls – the walls can’t talk but your tour guide will. Book your tour now and discover a history so rich, you’ll feel like you’ve walked out of life and into a novel.

New Orleans’ neighborhoods define the city. Each neighborhood is so vastly different; yet they are still so distinctly New Orleans. Discover the jazz clubs of the Faubourg Marigny, the art galleries of the Warehouse District or the historic beauty of Uptown. Since each section of the city has so much to offer, take a tour to familiarize yourself with the history and culture, then stick around to enjoy the restaurants, homes, shops and feel of the area. Have a guide take you around the Garden District then spend some time exploring Magazine Street, topping the day off with a delicious meal at one of the street’s many intimate eateries. Even if you’ve done some exploring of your own in the French Quarter, why not take a tour and learn more about the hidden treasures and faded secrets that characterize the historic section of town? You may just find a new favorite restaurant, bar, or even a story to bring home to friends and family.

There is so much to discover about New Orleans through its diverse and unique neighborhoods. Locals love their neighborhoods – you will too.

With a spooky history, unique, ornate tombs, and some of them dating back to the late 1700s, it’s no wonder that travelers are usually eager to explore New Orleans’ famous resting places. There are dozens of cemeteries throughout the city, but most organized tours will take you through St. Louis Cemetery #1, home to Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau's grave, and Lafayette Cemetery - a popular location for movies shot in New Orleans, and situated directly across from Commander's Place in theGarden District.

We are excited to have a great conference down in New Orleans! While you're here, plan your trip so that you can experience the city as a whole (after conference hours, obviously!). The city is so vibrant and lively in October! Join us!